Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Law and Order Stories | 1990 | John Mortimer | Buy |
| 2 | Death Cruise: Crime Stories on the Open Seas | 1999 | John Mortimer | Buy |
| 3 | Fanfare: Fourteen Stories on a Musical Theme | 1999 | John Mortimer | Buy |
| 4 | Murder Most Merry | 2002 | John Mortimer | Buy |
| 5 | Midsummer Nights | 2009 | John Mortimer | Buy |
| 6 | A Christmas Anthology | 2011 | John Mortimer | Buy |
As an anthologist, Mortimer curated collections that reflected his taste for crime fiction, storytelling craft, and seasonal themes. His editorial selections ranged from maritime crime tales to midwinter stories, always with an eye for strong narrative and character.
These anthologies complement his own fiction by showing which writers and stories he admired, and they remain enjoyable collections for readers who share his interests in law, crime, and the pleasures of a well-told tale.